We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In this installment, we chat with Susan Anders, a Realtor with Nest Realty in Durham, North Carolina.
Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! Where are you from? What brought you to Durham?
Susan Anders: I was born in Washington, DC, and grew up in Winter Park, Florida. My youngest daughter brought us to Durham for the Trinity School of Durham, Chapel Hill, and Duke Diving Club.
NR: How did you get into real estate?
SA: A friend got me into it.
NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
SA: Commercial and residential commercial architecture. There are so many overlaps—meeting new clients, building relationships and trust, discussing needs and desires for place and living, design, construction, implementation, and follow through to completion.
NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?
SA: I grew up with real estate, and Nest has a new way of connecting people and places.
NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
SA: Meeting new people.
NR: Do you have a specific area of expertise to offer clients?
SA: Envisioning how they can live, work, and play in spaces, both inside and outside.
NR: What makes you different from other agents? What sets you apart?
SA: I have a unique background that is a great companion to real estate.
NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?
SA: Good listener, creative, hard working, detail-oriented, and communicator.
NR: Who would be your dream client?
SA: Reese Witherspoon!
NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
SA: I’m so excited for you—we are going to walk through the whole process together.
NR: What is your favorite season in Durham?
SA: Fall.
Susan is a Realtor with Nest Realty Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. With a deep knowledge of design and assessing clients’ needs, Susan will partner with you in finding that special place where life happens—home. To learn more about Susan, visit her agent page.